Our Projects
By integrating our expert understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, socio-ecological systems and economics, we address the status, use and strategic management of biodiversity and natural capital, to the benefit of society as a whole.
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Development of water quality indices for inland & coastal waters
Development of water quality indices and related reporting tools for inland and coastal waters of the City of Cape Town.
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Classification of Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area resources
The Water Resource Classification System classifies water resources according into Management Classes that determine the characteristics of a water resource (all significant rivers, wetlands and…
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Environmental flows assessment for the Klein River Estuary
This study was commissioned to determine the Ecological Reserve for the Klein River estuary, which entails following a set of procedures to determine the Present Ecological Status (health state), the…
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Ballast water treatment system risk assessment & toxicity
Independent assessor of efficacy of a newly developed ballast water treatment system and evaluation (risk assessment) of the residual toxicity of ballast water treated with the system.
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EcoInvest Project
Identification of priorities and opportunities for mobilising private sector investment in the Western Cape’s natural capital.
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Global cost of meeting the CBD Aichi Target9
Estimating the global cost of meeting the CBD Aichi Target 9 to control of alien invasive species by 2020.
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Environmental Flow Assessment for the Uilkraals Estuary
This study was commissioned to determine the Ecological Reserve for the Uilkraals estuary, which entails following a set of procedures to determine the Present Ecological Status (health state), the…
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Environmental Flow Assessment for the Berg Estuary
Anchor was appointed to undertake a comprehensive reserve determination (flow assessment) study to assess the present ecological status of the Berg estuary, and the potential impacts of various…
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Ecosystem-based adaptation in Namaqualand
An evaluation of wetland restoration as an ecosystem-based adaptation option for climate change in Namaqualand.
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Salmon culture Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment for culture of King and Coho salmon in South Africa
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Socio-economic assessment of reduction in inshore hake TAC
Socio-economic assessment of a 60% reduction in Viking fishing group’s allocation in the inshore demersal trawl fishery.
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Current & biota assessment to inform recommendations for dredge water disposal
Assessment of currents and invertebrate and fish fauna in the Berg Estuary and recommendations for disposal of dredge water.